Roland MKS-80 User manual

Brand: Roland

Model: MKS-80

Type: User manual

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VST-AU MKS-80 1.1.1

VST-AU MKS-80™ 1.1.1 Manual

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Table of Contents

»Introduction

»Installation

»MIDI Setup

»User Interface

»Working with the VST-AU MKS-80 Editor™

»Working with Presets

»MIDI Implementation

»Legal Information

Introduction

Thank you for choosing the reKon audio™ VST-AU MKS-80 Editor™. The VST-AU MKS-80

Editor™ is a real-time MIDI synth editor that allows you full control of every parameter of the

sound on the Roland MKS-80™ synthesizer. Now you can utilize your MKS-80 to its full

potential and build lasting and meaningful patches that will bring new life to your music. You can

manage, view and edit all your patches on the computer itself without the hassle of manual

dumps. All parameters are fully automatable and you can even use your favorite VST or AU

host, or use it stand-alone, giving you the ability to visually program the MKS-80 to your music

via the host sequencer. This ability to model your synth patches in realtime, inside your main

music production environment is part of what makes the VST-AU MKS-80 Editor™ unique when

compared to other hardware synth editors. You may also use the standalone application if you

do not need to work inside the host or if your host is not supported.

Advanced Patch Librarian

The VST-AU MKS-80 Editor™ includes an advanced Patch Manager view that allows you to

rename patches, and even drag and drop patches from one slot to another. Now you can

provide meaningful naming to your patches and organize them efficiently and save them as

standard .fxp/.fxb files.

Patch Randomizer

The VST-AU MKS-80 Editor™ also includes a Patch Randomizer that allows you to create

patches randomly.

MIDI Input and Output Monitoring

The Midi Monitor view allows you to view all MIDI data coming into and out of the VST-AU

MKS-80 Editor™. Easily switch between Input and Output views. You can even copy the data

from the event logs for pasting and saving into standard text editors or other applications.

MIDI Setup

The VST-AU MKS-80 Editor™ is based on an entirely new framework that allows you to select

the MIDI input and output ports directly from within the editor itself. This allows you to send and

receive MIDI system exclusive data, a feature not found in most VST-AU hosts or our previous

product offerings. You are no longer limited by host system exclusive incapabilities. MIDI ports

that are already in use by the host will show as 'Not Available', so it's easy to avoid MIDI port

selection mistakes and crashes. MIDI Setup also allows you to filter out specific MIDI data or

toggle MIDI In and Out operations.

The Roland MKS-80™ synthesizer...

The Roland MKS-80 is a classic analog synth. Long gone from the assembly line, this synth is

still highly revered and sought after by many professional musicians. It's no wonder with its thick

sound, excellent modulation capabilities and durable construction. The MKS-80 has a sound

very similar to the Jupiter 6 (even though it's modelled after the Jupiter 8), and is no doubt

considered a classsic analog synth. reKon audio is proud to offer our latest technology to

support this classic synth. We've made giant strides in our new software products to offer not

only an editor that supports sysex MIDI data, but also include a patch librarian, patch

randomizer, midi monitors, full automation support, and support for Audio Unit hosts and even

offer it up as a standalone application.

Installation

This product includes an installer which will help you with the installation of the product. Please

follow the detailed instructions below to install and register your license to begin using this

product.

WINDOWS USERS:

1. Be sure to read the provided PDF manual before you begin using this product. It contains

detailed information regarding the MIDI Setup procedures required to successfully connect to

your computer and synthesizer.

2. Run the VST-AU_MKS-80_Editor.msi installer file. This will install the VST and Standalone

application and related files to the following folders on your computer:

For 32-bit Windows operating systems:

VST: c:/Program Files/Common Files/VST2/reKon audio/VST-AU MKS-80 Editor/

Standalone: c:/Program Files/reKon audio/VST-AU MKS-80 Editor/

For 64-bit Windows operating systems:

VST: c:/Program Files (x86)/Common Files/VST2/reKon audio/VST-AU MKS-80 Editor/

Standalone: c:/Program Files (x86)/reKon audio/VST-AU MKS-80 Editor/

*Note that this product is a 32-bit product and is not designed to run natively in 64-bit DAW

hosts.

3. Place your provided license key (.rkl file) into each of the folders from step 2 to begin using

the product.

MAC OSX USERS:

1. Be sure to read the provided PDF manual before you begin using this product. It contains

detailed information regarding the MIDI Setup procedures required to successfully connect to

your computer and synthesizer.

2. Run the VST-AU_MKS-80_Editor.pkg installer file. This will install the VST, AU and

Standalone application and related files to the following folders on your computer:

AU: [installed location]/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components/reKon audio/VST-AU MKS-80 Editor/

VST: [installed location]/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST/reKon audio/VST-AU MKS-80 Editor/

Standalone: [installed location]/Applications/reKon audio/VST-AU MKS-80 Editor/

*Note that you may need to copy the VST and Component folder files to your [User/Library/

Audio/Plug-Ins/ folder for your host to be able to find them.

3. Place your provided license key (.rkl file) into each of the folders from step 2 to begin using

the product.

MIDI Setup

Assumptions

It is assumed that the user is familiar with the basic functionality of the hardware synthesizer, it's

operators manual and the basic concept of MIDI itself. Without this knowledge, utilizing the

editor may be a bit more challenging to set up and use properly. By familiarizing yourself with

the operators manual and the MIDI standards, and following the instructions in this manual, you

should be able to get up and running in a short amount of time.

STEP 1: Setting Up the MKS-80

Make sure you have your midi ports and channels set up and matching properly and that all

cables are working and connected properly.

STEP 2: Setting Up the Plug-in for Your Host (DAW)

The setup procedure will vary from host. Each host may support plug-ins differently. Please refer

to the 'Supported Hosts' list on the rekon audio web site at www.rekonaudio.com. Also, please

refer to the setup instructions provided with your host application for setting up a plug-in.

Setup Example for Cubase SX 1-3

To setup the reKon™ VST-AU MKS-80 Editor™ for Cubase SX 2-3 or Cubase 4-5:

1. Be sure to check your VST Instrument plug-ins folder to make sure the editor was installed.

2. Open Cubase.

3. Create a new project.

4. Open your 'VST Instruments' panel and then select the 'reKon audio™ VST-AU MKS-80

Editor™' VST in a VST slot.

5. Click the MIDI Setup button inside the editor and select the MIDI Input and Output port your

MKS-80 is attached to.

NOTES- *Setup for other hosts is similar. Please see the Host Setup page on the reKon audio

web site for more information.

How to load a MKS-80 patch into the editor

Once you have completed the MIDI input steps above, you can now receive the current patch

from the MKS-80 to 'recreate' the patch in the editor simply by changing the patch from the

MKS-80 itself. The data input from the MKS-80 will be automatically stored to the patch.

The Graphical User Interface

Using The Graphical User Interface

The graphical user interface of the VST-AU MKS-80 Editor™ is designed for maximum ease of

use, giving you easy access to all of the Roland MKS-80™ controls right on one screen. You are

also able to rename, modify and browse the patches right inside the editor itself. All control

elements are handled via either a Slider, Knob, Combo Box, Button or Text Edit Box.

The User Interface

The following screen shot will help familiarize the controls of the VST-AU MKS-80 Editor™.

The Patch Manager

To access the Patch Manager view, click the 'Patch Manager' button. The Patch manager

contains 128 patch slots and allows you to rename and organize your patches by simply drag

and dropping them to another slot. To do this, click on the patch number box (with red numbers)

and while holding down the mouse button drag this patch to another location by dropping it on

the patch name box (with white letters). A valid drop target will be indicated by a red outline. You

can also double click on a patch number to go to that patch.

The patch manager also allows you to switch between 16 different banks. Each bank hold 128

patches. Only the selected bank is available in the editor itself. You can Load and Save bank

files to the currently selected bank number.

By default, banks 1-8 contain the default reKon audio patches. Banks 9-16 contain blank patch

data for creating news banks.

The Patch Randomizer

The Patch randomizer allows you to create patches randomly. Randomization applies to the

currently selected patch and will overwrite the existing patch data.

The MIDI Setup Dialog

The MIDI Setup dialog allows you to connect and control the MIDI data coming into and out of

the editor. You will need to open this view directly after instantiating the software in order to

setup up communication between the hardware and software. Select the MIDI Input Port and

Channel and MIDI Output Port and Channel that is connected to your hardware. You can toggle

receiving and sending of certain MIDI data as well as the MIDI LED's and MIDI Echo In. The

MIDI Echo allows MIDI In data to be passed through the editor and on to the MIDI Out port.

Typically you will not need to use this feature, however.

The MIDI Monitor

The MIDI Monitor allows you to view all MIDI data that is coming into or out of the editor. By

default the view will show MIDI Out data from the editor. To switch between MIDI In and MIDI

Out views, click the 'Show MIDI In' or 'Show MIDI Out' buttons. The' Clear' button will clear the

data in the log view. The log view will show up to 500 messages before clearing itself

automatically. You can copy the data in the log view to other applications if necessary.

Working With the VST-AU MKS-80 Editor™

About Sound

The VST-AU MKS-80 Editor™ is a plug-in that deals only with MIDI data. As a result it

makes no sound of its own. The sound comes from the actual hardware synth itself, which

is what you want (pure analog hardware generated sound, but with plug-in control).

Using the Controls

Most controls on the VST-AU MKS-80 Editor™ are self explanatory as to their use. The VST-AU

MKS-80 Editor™ is designed to 'mimic' the look and feel of the Roland MPG-80™ hardware.

Mousewheel Support

You can use the mousewheel to move sliders up and down.

Receiving MIDI Data

The VST-AU MKS-80 Editor™ can receive and interpret MIDI pitchwheel, modulation and sysex

data. All controls respond to their correlated MIDI messages from the hardware itself.

The MIDI LED Indicators

When the VST-AU MKS-80 Editor™ receives or transmits MIDI data, the corresponding MIDI

LED will blink to notify you. You can turn off the MIDI LED's in the MIDI Setup dialog view.

The About Screen

To view the About screen, click on the VST-AU MKS-80 Editor™ logo button. The about screen

shows your registered name and serial number as well as the product version.

Working With Presets

Using the Patch Manager

The Patch Manager is the easiest way to work with presets. For more information refer to the

'Patch Manager' section of this manual.

Changing the Current Preset

Use the +/- buttons to change the currently selected preset.

Renaming the Current Patch

To rename your preset, simply click on the name in the display readout and type the new

name of your patch, then hit the ‘Enter’ key. Patch names are limited to 20 characters.

Using the Copy/Paste Button

You can easily copy and paste presets to and from the currently selected preset to another

location. First select the preset you wish to copy by navigating to it with the preset select arrow

buttons. Now, click the 'Copy' button (you will notice the red LED light up). Next, navigate to the

preset you wish to paste to. Now click the ‘Paste’ button (the ‘Copy’ button LED will turn off).

This tool is invaluable for creating variations of your favorite presets and allows you to quickly

build your preset library up.

MIDI Implementation Chart

The following MIDI data is transmitted (Tx) and Received (Rx) from the editor...

Message Tx Rx Notes

Channel o o 1-16

Mode x x Omni mode

Note On/Off o o note numbers 0-127

Velocity o o 0-127

Aftertouch o o 0-127

Poly Pressure o o 0-127

Pitchbend o o 0-127

Modulation o o 0-127

Continuous Controller o o 0-127

Program Change o x 0-127

System Common x x

System Realtime x x

System Exclusive o o

x = no

o = yes

Legal Information

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This product is not affiliated or associated with the Roland Corporation or the MKS-80 product

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